When we moved further out in the Texas Hill Country in May 2020, our goals were to cut expenses in half, simplify our lives and do what WE want to do. We’ve been successful–and it’s such a rewarding life. One of Dodie’s simple pleasures is to watch the red cardinals, various hummingbirds and our very…
Read more It Isn’t Only Physical- 10 Ways to Rid Emotional Clutter
JackNotes are quick summaries of notes I’ve taken from books, conferences, classes and life experiences. Productivity Habits Twice, Then Quit When you want to quit working for the first time, don’t. Push through and work some more The second time you want to quit, also don’t quit. Push through again The third time you want…
JackNotes on the book by Mari Kondo using the KonMari Method, which helps you escape the vicious cycle of clutter. Concentrate your efforts on eliminating clutter thoroughly within a short span of time and you’ll see instant results that will keep you empowered to keep your space in order ever after. “The question of what you want…
Read more The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up JackNotes No. 2
When I first began giving speeches as a young executive in the corporate retail world at H-E-B Food-Drugs in Texas, I experienced various severity levels of anxiety. My key life experiences at that point had been journalism, private investigation and construction. In high school and college I performed as an Elvis Presley impersonator at high…
Read more MY CONFIDENCE SECRET (or How I Met NY Yankee Coach Joe Torre & The ‘Elvis Factor’)
